“Zinger’s Delicatessen–1 Year Anniversary”

About a year-ago, I told you guys about Zinger’s Delicatessen which had just opened in Boca Raton. One year later–some things bear repeating…

Zinger’s Delicatessen is one of the best, if not the best–New York Kosher Style Deli in South Florida.

I have “reprinted” Jeff Eats’ August 18, 2011 review…and it needs “only” three minor changes:
1: Zinger’s is open 7 days a week for lunch/dinner and for breakfast on Saturday-Sunday,
2: Zinger’s “current” potato knishes are as good as the pushcart-ones I mentioned.
3: Zinger’s website is up and running.

If real New York Kosher Style deli is you game, you gotta try Zinger’s Delicatessen!

If, delicious- New York Kosher Style Deli is your game—you absolutely, positively have to give Zinger’s Delicatessen in Boca Raton a try.

For you fressers out there…Zinger’s in a “former” life, was Pastrami Queen (see 9/12/08 writeup)…to make a long story short, family “matters” resulted in Pastrami Queen closing in late 2010. This past Tuesday, Zinger’s opened for business—for our purposes, SAME OWNER!–NEW “NYC” DECOR!–SAME TERRIFIC FOOD!

Last night I ate dinner at Zinger’s.

Zinger’s is located in the exact-spot where Pastrami Queen was. Gary Zinger who owned Pastrami Queen is Zinger’s owner. The restaurant’s layout hasn’t changed, but the decor has…let’s just say, that stainless steel walls/ceiling and art-deco signage rival the best-deli decor here and in NYC. The joint has 3-flat screen tvs and a takeout counter that will make you want to quit Weight Watchers.

Let’s talk food…

To be perfectly honest with you, I seriously doubt that there is a better New York Kosher Style Deli down here in South Florida. I’ll even go so-far as to say, Zinger’s Delicatessen can easily hold its own with legendary players like NYC’s- Carneige, Stage, 2nd Avenue and Katz’s delis…if you aren’t a native Nooo Yoorker, please feel free to insert your hometown favorite delis’ names.

Just so you know, I was a Pastrami Queen “regular”…so, it was absolutely impossible to eat-at Zinger’s, shall we say incognito. The meal was “on the arm” with Gary Zinger literally having me “try” everything in the joint. Take it for what it’s worth, the pastrami, corned beef, brisket, turkey off the bone are as good as it gets. The joint also makes- delicious, potato pancakes-chopped liver-tuna salad-chicken salad-matzoh ball soup-smashed French fries-Italian beef sub.

Just so we are straight…don’t want you to think that I’m a Zinger’s shill—I’ve eaten better potato knishes—like the ones I, my father and brother Andy use to get in 1958 from the pushcart stationed right outside of Fortunoff on Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn while waiting for my mother to finish shopping.

Trust me on this…Zinger’s is a homerun.

Like I said before, I tried a load of stuff. I will tell you, that the sandwiches being delivered to the tables were nice-sized… I didn’t see one group leave without a doggy bag… and no one bitched to Gary about the service/prices.

Zinger’s website is www.zingersdelicom. The site is currently under construction, so give it some-time to get up and running.

Zinger’s does breakfast, lunch and dinner…The joint is open 7 days a week 7am-10pm.

No fooling around, Zinger’s is the best deli in south Florida.
If you don’t already know. Gary Zinger who is the owner, use to own the legendary Pastrami King in Ozone Park, Queens.
Every lawyer, judge, politician and resident in Queens ate there on a regular basis. Pastrami King’s food was amazing. Gary has now brought the same great food to Boca.
Just try Zinger’s and you’ll see what great deli is all about.

I can’t believe that there are still people in this area who don’t appreciate how good Zinger’s is. Its food is in a whole nother league. The food served is as good as that served in the best NY Kosher Style delis. I would match Zinger’s pastrami and corned beef against anyone’s.
If you haven’t tried Zinger’s I am telling you to give it a try. You won’t be disappointed.

No one has a clue of what they are talking about. The best Pastrami is made only on Thursdays and if you get there after 2pm your out of luck is at Blue at Blue Willies BBQ in Pompano. Zingers doesn’t come close, any of the New York Deli’s don’t come close and before any of you say anything stop stuffing your faces and try Blue Willies Pastrami and then we’ll talk!!

Jeff, Don’t know if you remember but my wife and I met you and Mrs. Eats at the Seminole Casino about 3 months ago. We met in the NYNY Lounge. You recommended Zinger’s to us and we finally got around to trying this past Friday night. Just wanted you to know that you were so right in that the food is the best NY Kosher Style DELI around. The pastrami and brisket were amazing and the French fries were some of the best Ive had in a very long time. After eating there we are really sorry that we didn’t get there sooner. Thanks for the heads up and maybe we’ll catch you another evening at NYNY Lounge.

My husband and I really enjoy good NY deli food. Kind of hard to find it here in Florida as most places are just glorified bagel stores. For the past few years we have been eating at Ben’s in Boca which is good but not great. Both my husband and I were born in Queens and we are now well into our 70s so we are pretty familiar with what good deli is all about. We recently read about Zinger’s and although it was a bit of a drive from Delray Beach decided to give it a try. WOW! What a find. Zinger’s is a real deli. It’s just like the ones we grew up on in Queens etc. Its soups and meats are fabulous. To those who have never eaten there, GO! You won’t go anywhere else after the first try.

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My name is Jeff. I was born and bred in Brooklyn, New York. Since 1991, I have lived in South Florida and have eaten in so many restaurants down here, that I now consider myself to be a food expert.
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